3rd S2 P6 D10 so 18 electrons maximum
yes.they have the maximum number of electrons in their outer energy level?
The electrons on the outermost level are called Valence electrons. the usual maximum is 8.
The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the principal energy level n = 4 is 32.
2n2 where n is the energy level
an atom's outer energy level doesn't have the maximum number of electrons.
32 electrons
8 electrons
8
32
2 electrons
8 electrons maximum
The maximum number of electrons in the second energy level of an atom is 8.